Dispatch: From rural Piscataquis County to UMaine valedictorian

From rural Piscataquis County to UMaine valedictorian

How one student’s background growing up in Parkman influenced her academic pathway.

Farmington’s second town meeting of year is Monday, with votes on budget, projects: An informational session on the $16.6 million budget is set for Wednesday evening. Read this story by Ben Hanstein

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